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YH05 KOA

2005 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

192,355 mi
Last recorded192,355 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 KOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 192,355 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 188,509 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 184,293 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 184,268 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 179,217 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 174,384 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 168,934 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 163,868 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake needs some adjustment

Pass 27 Feb 2019 158,631 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 152,855 miles

n/s/f indicator slightly white

rear brake pads low

windscreen cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2017 146,626 miles

crack in screen at bottom

Pass 8 Feb 2016 138,890 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front (2.5.B.1a)

crack in screen at bottom

front ARB mountings worn

handbrake efficiency at 17% minimum limit 16%

Pass 11 Feb 2015 131,079 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 122,762 miles

n/s mirror cover broken

n/s/f indicator slightly white

rear pads low

slight play in both lower ball joints

tailpipe corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 115,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 105,223 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 96,532 miles

drop link bushes worn

n/s/f indicator slightly white

Pass 4 Mar 2010 88,327 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 81,891 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 78,177 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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YH05 KOA is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 122,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH05 KOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YH05 KOA registered?

YH05 KOA is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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